Tennis

Novak Djokovic has issued an ominous warning to his rivals and he prepares to make his return in early 2018. The Serb hasn’t played since Wimbledon, but the question is, what does he have left? Complete Story

There’s no denying that Maria Sharapova is one of the most spoken names in tennis. It’s not just because of her sweet charm, but also due to her prowess in the sport. And now that she’s back, she’s on a mission. Complete Story

Roger Federer continued to confound expectations with an ultimately comfortable stroll to the title at Wimbledon. Federer’s revival is bad news for the younger generation seeking to break through. Complete Story

Roger Federer’s Australian Open win sent a shockwave through the tennis world. Few people thought that the Swiss star would mount a comeback, but with the wealth of talent that the 35-year-old possesses, we should have all seen it coming. Complete Story

More tennis players have withdrawn from next week’s Rio Olympics, while Spain’s flag-bearer, Rafael Nadal, may not play singles at Rio 2016. A gold medallist in singles at Beijing 2008, world No. 4 Rafael Nadal has been battling a wrist injury. Complete Story

If Serena manages to get herself to the final of Wimbledon in the next eight days, she’ll be on the brink of being recognized as the greatest female tennis player of all-time. But does she have enough gas in the tank? Complete Story

The Grand Slam summer in tennis began on May 22, and now the 2016 French Open is already heading towards its ending. The start was a bit surprising, as we all know Roger Federer pulled out due to a back injury, but the games so far have had plenty of storylines worth following. Complete Story

Usually in a given era, the major tennis Grand Slam titles only seem to cycle between a small number of great players’ hands. There have been many unforgettable unexpected tennis underdog wins. Here are five of our favorites. Complete Story

Roger Federer has eased his way through to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. With Andy Murray gone and a good draw, SC's Luke Broadbent thinks this could be his best chance to get another Grand Slam. Complete Story

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Say What? May 21 — May 27

"You know, I've seen those explosions happen here and everywhere. It's not just here. Nonetheless, definitely get a lot of support from the fans. His three is similar to some people's dunk. You go to certain arenas and a guy gets a dunk and it's just absurd. That's how his three-ball is. But definitely a lot of support. The fans were great tonight. I think he had a great quarter there in that third quarter. I don't mean to disappoint, but I've seen crazier from him, but it was good to see."
— Draymond Green on Steph Curry